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Advent and Christmas Quartets - Each ringer's part is on a separate system, so four copies will be needed unless ringers share a stand. The 2 quartets individually arranged are "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" and "Good Christian Men Rejoice."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Hirt
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Ah Holy Jesus - It is rare to find an arrangement that will work for 2, 3 or 4 octaves, but this setting of the hymn tune Herzliebster Jesu does just that.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Wagner, H. D.
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Octaves:
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2-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Ah Holy Jesus - A deeply moving melodic composition expressing a reflective and profound Lenten mood, this arrangement of the classical hymn tune is by John Carter.
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Comp:
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Cruger, J.
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Arr:
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Carter, J.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Air - This simple arrangement of an original tune sounds like a folk melody. A flute or recorder may be used to add variety.
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Comp:
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Nelson, S.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Alba - "Alba", an original composition by Enrique Granados, is sub-titled "Song Without Words". Arranger Kevin McChesney uses layers of sound to bring out the Spanish flavor inherent in the melody.
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Comp:
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Granados, E.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Allegro - Michael Keller's transcription has done justice to Mozart's "Allegro" from the "Jupiter" Symphony #41 in C. Special performance notes are given to accomplish symphonic techniques on the bells.
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Comp:
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Mozart, W.
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Arr:
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Keller, M.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Alleluia in 5/8 - This commissioned original work is set in 5/8 time, with eighth-notes moving along in energetic spurts - often marked with staccatos for extra spice.
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Comp:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 5
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Rating:
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Advanced
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Alleluia the Strife is O'er - This arrangement for 2-3 octaves by Greg Kerkorian is full sounding and easy to learn. It is based on the "Victory" tune by Palestrina.
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Comp:
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Palestrina, G.
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Arr:
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Kerkorian, G.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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All Glory Laud and Honor - Echo, LV, pluck, thumb damp, and mallet articulations are scored in this simple setting of the Palm Sunday hymn.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name - Accessible to young ringers as well as experienced groups, this arrangement includes three hymn tunes that employ this majestic text.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Lamb, L.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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All Things Bright and Beautiful - Looking for a piece to transition up to Level 2 repertoire? This short 28 measure arrangement of the familiar hymn tune ROYAL OAK may just be the answer!
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Comp:
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Royal Oak
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Arr:
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Hall, Janet
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Amazing Grace - Combine your resources with any combination of bells, organ and/or brass; and you will understand why this is not just another arrangement of the "too often arranged" tune. It is ideal for church or concert!
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Comp:
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Arr:
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McKechnie, D. L.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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American Medley - Ideal for a national holiday or any patriotic setting, this fresh arrangement of "The Battle Hymn" and "Dixie" by a newly found handbell composer delights audience and ringer.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Yurick
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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And Can It Be - An old gospel song is creatively arranged using meter and key changes. Rhythmically easy and chordal, most of the meter changes occur on only one page, so once you get past those you are home-free!
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Comp:
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Campbell, T.
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Arr:
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McKlveen, P.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Angel Glory - A medley of carols with themes centering on the angels of Christmas: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, “While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night”, “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”, and “Angels We Have Heard on High,” provides bright, vibrant, useful music for the holiday season!
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Anthem - If you are looking for a meaty composition for a concert setting, then this original work from Kevin McChesney is for you!
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Comp:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Arab Dance - Peter Tchaikovsky's beloved "Nutcracker" is visited again by arranger Kevin McChesney. In the mysterious "Arab Dance" a good job is done of simulating the orchestral effects of differing instruments.
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Comp:
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Tchaikovsky, P.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Aria in F Major - Easy rhythm and familiar melody result in instant success for the new and experienced solo ringer. The piano or organ accompaniment is easy.
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Comp:
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Handel, G. F.
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Arioso - This "Arioso" is a fine arrangement of the Bach "Arioso" for the solo ringer using 18 bells. Scored for bells and keyboard, the set contains full score and a large print bell solo score.
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Comp:
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Bach, J. S.
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Arr:
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Callahan, F.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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Arise Shine Thy Light Has Come - A light malleted middle section is surrounded by a rhythmic, chordal section filled with energy and life.
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Comp:
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McChesney, K.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Armed Forces Medley - This music is an appropriate salute to the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines! Each service is represented by its song and the piece may be played as a medley or each tune separately.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 5
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Rating:
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Medium
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Art of Rapid Ringing - This is a manual for developing skills at rapid ringing. Included are "Philosophy, basic principles, warm-ups to develop the kinesthetic senses and practical exercises for the choir."
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Comp:
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Merrett, F.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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N/A
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Ash Grove - This rendition of the lovely folk tune is in memory of Laura Vogel, who loved the melody so much she composed her own lyrics for it (which are included in the folio).
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Ash Grove, The - The beloved Welsh folk melody is introduced in this arrangement by playing chords in scale-wise motion. The texture alternates between chordal and linear - thick and sparse.
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Comp:
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Welsh
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Arr:
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Farm, E.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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As Lately We Watched - The simple beauty of the traditional Austrian carol is enhanced in this three-section setting. The beginning section is open and airy in feel; the second combines an upper melody with a flowing, eighth-note accompaniment of mostly open 6th intervals.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Edwards, D.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Austrian Carol - The spirit of this wonderful tune is captured in this easy arrangement for 3 to 5 octaves. Optional use of chiming instruments with the bells creates a beautiful, warm Christmas selection.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Ave Maria - Arranged from the familiar Bach/Gounod music, this setting is part of the "Solo Ringing! Musically" series.
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Comp:
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Bach, J. S./Gounod, C.
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Arr:
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Kastner, M./McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Ave Maria - This setting of Charles Gounod and J. S. Bach's original composition showcases a C instrument (preferably oboe) that is NOT optional.
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Comp:
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Gounod, C./Bach, J. S.
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Arr:
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McFadden, J.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Ave Verum Corpus - Only 46 measures in length, this arrangement is solidly set for 3-4 octaves and focuses on the pure rung sound of the bells. Accidental changes do occur frequently in some passages.
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Comp:
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Mozart, W.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Away in a Manger - Wife Cathy arranged the handbells and husband David contributed the organ score for this sweet arrangement. Both tunes "Away in a Manger" and "Cradle Song" are used.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Moklebust, C./Moklebust, D.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Azmon - Excitement best describes this piece for handbells, organ, trumpet and timpani. Each part, simply written, combines to provide festive music.
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Comp:
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Glazer, C.
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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